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Halloween Object Suddenly Loses Its 'Heart' Before Earthlings' Eyes
An ancient object expected to be bright enough to be easily seen with the naked eye on Halloween may be meeting a gruesome death.
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James Webb Telescope Discovers a Mysterious Group of Galaxies?
Astrophysicists explain why the James Webb Telescope discovered a mysterious group of galaxies that threatens to disrupt cosmology.
Space science
Two 'planets from nowhere' send confusing signals
The surprising truth about a half-star, half-planet object discovered nearly three decades ago has just been decoded.
Space science
Unprecedented thing appears next to black hole, confusing scientists
A black hole in the constellation Cygnus and its two ghostly companions have challenged long-standing cosmological understanding.
Space science
ISS astronaut hospitalized after returning to Earth
SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft carrying Crew-8 landed in the Gulf of Mexico on October 25, after which one astronaut had to stay in the hospital for health monitor…
History
Today, explore the moon cycle with the Crescent Moon game on Google Doodle
Today (October 24), Google Doodle launched a game called Crescent Moon Rising. The game helps test players' knowledge of the lunar cycle.
Biology
What is Ganoderma lucidum?
Ganoderma lucidum, scientific name Ganoderma lucidum, is a type of mushroom belonging to the genus Ganoderma, family Ganodermataceae.
Biology
Brain-Eating Amoeba: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The brain-eating amoeba has the scientific name Naegleria fowleri - a type of parasite.
Biology
Fascinated by the beautiful flower species that only exists in Vietnam and is listed in the Red Book and needs to be protected.
Up to now, Vietnam is the only place that has this special flower. It not only has an eye-catching appearance, but is also extremely rare.
Biology
World's largest bee species revealed after nearly 40 years
A Wallace bee as big as an adult's thumb has just appeared in Indonesia after nearly 40 years.
Biology
See 3 extremely rare snow flowers that are under national protection in China
Chionanthus retusus, scientifically known as Chionanthus retusus, is a genus of plants belonging to the olive family (Oleaceae), genus Chionanthus (
Biology
'Shiver' at the plant that bleeds like humans!
Mother Nature gives people many wonderful things and also strange things.
Biology
New bacteria appear in unexpected places
The community of bacteria and viruses on toothbrushes even shows outstanding diversity compared to other bathroom tools such as shower heads, door handles, sprayers, toi…
Biology
This plant is spicier than chili peppers. It's thought to be a weed, but it can be used to make wine and medicine.
Water chili grass is often considered a weed, seemingly worthless but in fact brings many benefits and has very diverse applications.